Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

User Interface Design programme is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme or FDP course. In this course, you will learn about various aspects of user interface design, with special attention given to virtual media platforms. This programme was designed keeping in mind the emerging paradigm of human-machine interaction in the industrial design pedagogy.

In the User Interface Design certification course, you will understand the user experience and cognition, using contemporary technology like eye tracking, and learn to design a user interface using a methodological approach. Professor Saptarshi Kolay has developed the course curriculum from IIT Roorkee in association with NPTEL.

User Interface Design training is an undergraduate/postgraduate programme in the field of Architecture and Planning. It is a four-week online course delivered through live instructor-led sessions. There is no enrollment fee to join the course. You can also take advantage of the optional exam to secure a course completion certification from this course.

The Highlights

Architecture and Planning category
FDP course approved by AICTE
Weekly assignments
Optional offline exam
Online MOOC of four weeks
Books and references
Undergraduate/Postgraduate elective course
E-certificate
Free registration
Educator from IIT Roorkee

Important dates

Certificate Exam Date

Start Date : 29 Mar, 2026

Programme Offerings

Weekly Assignments
Books & references
Offered By IIT Roorkee
FDP course approved by AICTE
elective course
UG/PG-level course.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Roorkee

User Interface Design certification fee has an optional exam fee of Rs 1,000 if you want the course certificate. Otherwise, the course is free.

User Interface Design programme fee structure -

Course Name	Fee
Certificate fees	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

You need to meet specific marks criteria to obtain the User Interface Design certificate by Swayam and IIT Roorkee. The final score should be equal to 25% of the average assignment score and 75% of the exam score. Besides, Swayam uses three of the best assignment scores to calculate your average assignment score. You must secure passing scores of 10/25 in the assignments, 30/75 in the exam, and a combined score of 40/100 to obtain the e-certificate.

What you will learn

Designing skills

By completing the User Interface Design certification syllabus programme, you will learn about:

Using contemporary technology such as eye-tracking as a user testing tool
Learning a methodological approach to user interface designing
Understanding user experience and cognition

Who it is for

UI Designer

While anyone interested can join the User Interface Design online course, it is purposefully designed for web designing professionals and students studying bachelor's and master's degree in design and architecture.

Admission Details

You can join the User Interface Design by Swayam classes through these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Swayam online portal here: https://swayam.gov.in/, and click on ‘Sign-in/Register’.

Step 2: Use appropriate account details to sign-up or sign in.

Step 3: Run a search for ‘User Interface Design’ in the search box.

Step 4: Check if the course is available in the open enrolment column. If it is, click on the ‘Join’ tab to complete the procedure.

Application Details

The User Interface Design programme has a sign-up form for course registration. You need to go to the Swayam website to access the sign-up form. You will need an email address, a unique username, and a password for this. Swayam will verify your email address using a code.

You can also use any existing Microsoft ID/Google account/Facebook account to log in. But if you're not a first-time user, you may use your existing Swayam account to join the course.

The Syllabus

Introduction to User Interface Design (UI)
Brief History of UI Design

UI Design Methodology

User Experience design component in Interface Design
Visual Communication design component in Interface Design

Case Studies and Best Practices

Evaluation process

User Interface Design certification training offers an offline proctored exam that you can take to qualify for the e-certificate. Before you appear for the exam, you merely need to complete an online exam form and pay the applicable exam fee. The exam will be conducted in person at Swayam's various exam centers.